Smith Valley Elementary

The Smith Valley Elementary district in Montana consists of two schools: Smith Valley Primary School, an elementary school, and Smith Valley 7-8, a middle school. While the middle school outperforms the elementary school on several key metrics, both schools face challenges related to student demographics and funding.

The Smith Valley 7-8 Middle School stands out as the higher-performing school, ranking 84 out of 222 Montana middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science proficiency. In contrast, while the Smith Valley Primary School has a lower 2-star rating, its English Language Arts proficiency rate was close to the state average, and it had a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1.

Both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Additionally, the spending per student is the same for both schools, suggesting a consistent funding allocation within the district. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture, with the middle school showing stronger academic performance but both schools facing challenges related to student demographics and funding.